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    Alienware M17x R3 Raid 0 Failed

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by rooshandark8, Jan 10, 2012.

  1. rooshandark8

    rooshandark8 Notebook Consultant

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    So, One of my HDD at the start up say since its it M17x_R3 Raid 0 Failed
    And it also says that on the Intel Rapid Share Software.
    So Any idea what i should do, This happened a couple weeks ago, so the systems working fine and dandy and haven't seen any performance drops.
    Also my Hdd specs are
    1.5 Tb HDD(750 X2 Raid 0)

    So give me your advice and thoughs and opinions please.
     
    rooshandark8, Jan 10, 2012
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  2. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    I would immediately backup any data you need off the RAID 0 array, when the IRST gives a warning, it is legitimate. See if you can contact Dell to them to replace the failing drive.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Jan 11, 2012
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  3. Peter

    Peter Notebook Evangelist

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    Havin same problem as you mentioned, from few weeks getin error randomly on slot 0 as Error Occurred [0]. Actually im gettin this error after flashin A08 unlocked bios, but im not sure whts actual problem is. Again flashed A09 bios but its also Unlocked version (dont want to use internal graphics) ;)
    Hope this problem wont occur again cosz last time almost edge of losin all data.
     
    Peter, Apr 10, 2012
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  4. maxheap

    maxheap caparison horus :)

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    guys, get an SSD and break that Raid0, seriously SSD is the best pc upgrade on the market, especially with m4 prices dropping like crazy, just buy an SSD, will be the best decision you ever made (including buying your alienware)
     
    maxheap, Apr 10, 2012
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  5. Peter

    Peter Notebook Evangelist

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    Totally agree with you mate, but ive got lots of data which generally wont fit into SSD. so had to go with HDD. frankly speakin ive wouldnt found any gamin performance improvement with SSD, yes it does improve bootin speed, loadin in games N on. But im lookin forward to break Raid 0 and will use it as separate HDD. as previously mentioned ive hardly make HDD to back on track :|
     
    Peter, Apr 10, 2012
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  6. DR650SE

    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    Remove the optical drive and replace it with a 2TB drive. The you get ssd+ storage and don't need to worry since raid doubles your chances of data loss.

    Sent from my Samsung Captivate/ICS using Tapatalk 2
     
    DR650SE, Apr 11, 2012
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